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ACCOUNTANT OFFICER needed at ITM AFRICA LTD Kigali, Rwanda Deadline: 16-03-2024

U Sonia

March 14, 2025

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Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting Line: Head of Finance

Location: Rwanda, Kigali

Job Purpose/Mission

We are seeking talented, motivated Accountant to join our rapidly growing team. This position is a key role within the Finance Department in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Head of Finance and Financial controller in making timely payments that will supports all departments to effectively execute their daily operational duties.

The Accountant will also provide timely and accurate financial information by managing invoices, disbursements and Mobile money as well as adhering to processes/systems and controls to ensure best practices. The role will be an important aspect of helping Management monitor and assess operational expenses and distribute resources accordingly.

Responsibilities

Process cheques and online bank payments timely and respond to vendor inquiries.
Daily processing and posting of Mobile Money transactions in SAP.
Responsible for all advances issued by the company.
Ensure all the advances are justified and deductions for unjustified expenses are effected on monthly basis.
Responsible for accounts payable by ensuring all the supporting documents are correct, matched and approved before payment.
Match invoices to payments, obtain all appropriate signatures for payments and distribute payments accordingly.
Reconcile vendor statements, researching and correcting discrepancies
Refund of orphaned and erroneous payments.
Obtain and file digital receipts for all cheque and bank payments and ensure PRFs are signed timeously.
Assist in month end closing -Reconciliation of Mobile money sending, bank accounts and any other accounts as assigned by the Accounting Manager
Support Budget holder with weekly GL detail analysis and ensure that expenses are correctly booked.
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Support in filing taxes.
Assist with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the financial statements
Execution of month/quarter/year-end activities
Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor Required Skills and Experience/

Qualifications:

Bachelor´s degree in Finance or Accounting
1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting
Very strong excel skills.
Experience with SAP accounting software is a plus.
Strong communication skills
Strong sense of urgency and deadline driven, dynamic, self-organized, and team-player
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs
Fluency in English.